SCMedievalist
@scmedievalist.bsky.social
Medieval History, especially England: Ladies-in-Waiting, aristocracy, monarchy. Loves mysteries and mountain hikes. Views are my own.
August 13, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Quick visit to Hylton Castle. Would love to know whose heraldic device this is with the fiish (era of Richard II). Anyone know? #medievalsky #heraldry
July 6, 2025 at 7:35 AM
Quick visit to Hylton Castle. Would love to know whose heraldic device this is with the fiish (era of Richard II). Anyone know? #medievalsky #heraldry
Dang. One of my early celeb crushes and possibly a contributing factor to my current profession.
April 2, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Dang. One of my early celeb crushes and possibly a contributing factor to my current profession.
When I was in the Azores one bakery on the island of Faial had the most delicious pastries I ever had. I only had one but after a few bites I had to try and figure out how to recreate. I think it's croissant style pastry topped with chocolate. I'd love to know what they are called!
January 21, 2025 at 12:30 AM
When I was in the Azores one bakery on the island of Faial had the most delicious pastries I ever had. I only had one but after a few bites I had to try and figure out how to recreate. I think it's croissant style pastry topped with chocolate. I'd love to know what they are called!
This may be the coziest book I've ever read. The Spellshop by Sarah Beth Durst. For those who need a cozy winter read that distracts from, but also subtly addresses ... everything
January 19, 2025 at 2:09 AM
This may be the coziest book I've ever read. The Spellshop by Sarah Beth Durst. For those who need a cozy winter read that distracts from, but also subtly addresses ... everything
#OTD in 1408 Elizabeth Whitewell, former servant of Queen Anne of Bohemia, came to Westminster to try and collect her annuity payment from Henry IV’s exchequer. #medievalsky
January 18, 2025 at 2:52 PM
#OTD in 1408 Elizabeth Whitewell, former servant of Queen Anne of Bohemia, came to Westminster to try and collect her annuity payment from Henry IV’s exchequer. #medievalsky
Happy book unboxing day to me! It's out! Please tell your libraries!
January 16, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Happy book unboxing day to me! It's out! Please tell your libraries!
Although largely forgotten, as a loyal lady-in-waiting Cecily Legrave-Chaucombe assisted one of medieval England’s famous coups. Although Queen Isabella’s ally (lover?) Roger Mortimer was significant, and other men assisted Isabella, the role of women should not be discounted. (6/6)
January 8, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Although largely forgotten, as a loyal lady-in-waiting Cecily Legrave-Chaucombe assisted one of medieval England’s famous coups. Although Queen Isabella’s ally (lover?) Roger Mortimer was significant, and other men assisted Isabella, the role of women should not be discounted. (6/6)
Cecily had served in the household of Queen Isabella since at least 1311, around which time the queen gave her a dress made by her French tailor, John de Falaise. Perhaps it looked something like this dress, from a manuscript around the same era (Très riches heures de Metz). (3/6)
January 8, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Cecily had served in the household of Queen Isabella since at least 1311, around which time the queen gave her a dress made by her French tailor, John de Falaise. Perhaps it looked something like this dress, from a manuscript around the same era (Très riches heures de Metz). (3/6)
Sure there are other kids (and caregivers) selling Girl Scout cookies on here, but did any of the other girls combine their mom’s love (history) with her own love (fish) and come up with the future occupation “fishtorian”? Promise, no fish delivered with these cookies! Link in comments.
January 7, 2025 at 2:21 AM
Sure there are other kids (and caregivers) selling Girl Scout cookies on here, but did any of the other girls combine their mom’s love (history) with her own love (fish) and come up with the future occupation “fishtorian”? Promise, no fish delivered with these cookies! Link in comments.
Philippa received another hanap as a NY gift in the 1380s, after a 1373 gift of 6 silver-gilt buttons delivered by another of Gaunt’s female servants, Amy de Melbourne. Perhaps these buttons decorated one of her gowns, as seen in these women from the Roman d’Alexandre c. 1340. (5/6)
January 1, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Philippa received another hanap as a NY gift in the 1380s, after a 1373 gift of 6 silver-gilt buttons delivered by another of Gaunt’s female servants, Amy de Melbourne. Perhaps these buttons decorated one of her gowns, as seen in these women from the Roman d’Alexandre c. 1340. (5/6)
Philippa earned valuable rewards for her service to the royal family. Philippa gained livery and an annuity of 10 marks from the royal household, and an annuity of 10 pounds from Gaunt. Here she appears in an exchequer document (Issue Rolls), collecting her annuity along with her husband. (4/6)
January 1, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Philippa earned valuable rewards for her service to the royal family. Philippa gained livery and an annuity of 10 marks from the royal household, and an annuity of 10 pounds from Gaunt. Here she appears in an exchequer document (Issue Rolls), collecting her annuity along with her husband. (4/6)
Possibly descendants of Lucy Lawless, from 1325?
November 25, 2024 at 7:48 PM
Possibly descendants of Lucy Lawless, from 1325?
So many great sounding reads here! If academic non-fiction is allowed, learn all about the women who served queens and noblewomen in medieval England (coming soon).
November 18, 2024 at 11:13 PM
So many great sounding reads here! If academic non-fiction is allowed, learn all about the women who served queens and noblewomen in medieval England (coming soon).
Is medievalsky down for everyone? No rush, but fyi @profgabriele.com
November 12, 2024 at 10:14 PM
Is medievalsky down for everyone? No rush, but fyi @profgabriele.com
"We have not men fit for the times. We are deficient in genius, in education, in travel, fortune, – in everything. I feel unutterable anxiety." -John Adams, 6/26/1774
Quoted in "The Muse of the Revolution: The Secret Pen of Mercy Otis Warren and the Founding of a Nation," by Nancy Rubin Stewart
Quoted in "The Muse of the Revolution: The Secret Pen of Mercy Otis Warren and the Founding of a Nation," by Nancy Rubin Stewart
November 12, 2024 at 2:33 PM
"We have not men fit for the times. We are deficient in genius, in education, in travel, fortune, – in everything. I feel unutterable anxiety." -John Adams, 6/26/1774
Quoted in "The Muse of the Revolution: The Secret Pen of Mercy Otis Warren and the Founding of a Nation," by Nancy Rubin Stewart
Quoted in "The Muse of the Revolution: The Secret Pen of Mercy Otis Warren and the Founding of a Nation," by Nancy Rubin Stewart
The feminist medieval historical fiction book that the resistance needs right now. Black Shield Maiden by Willow Smith and Jess Hendel. Thanks to my local library for displaying it prominently on the new books shelf.
November 11, 2024 at 2:51 AM
The feminist medieval historical fiction book that the resistance needs right now. Black Shield Maiden by Willow Smith and Jess Hendel. Thanks to my local library for displaying it prominently on the new books shelf.
Trash can in a tree. #yeahthatgreenville #helene
October 5, 2024 at 4:06 PM
Trash can in a tree. #yeahthatgreenville #helene
I get scolded by my UK husband all the time. Hadn’t realized it was a cultural thing. I always assumed it was because I’m petite and my first car was this monster:
October 2, 2024 at 1:49 PM
I get scolded by my UK husband all the time. Hadn’t realized it was a cultural thing. I always assumed it was because I’m petite and my first car was this monster:
It’s not the fall of the Roman Empire that I think about most, it’s the fall of the Roman Republic
September 24, 2024 at 3:54 PM
It’s not the fall of the Roman Empire that I think about most, it’s the fall of the Roman Republic
My mom writes book about hydrangeas. Filled with her own photography. Here’s one of them.
November 3, 2023 at 7:51 PM
My mom writes book about hydrangeas. Filled with her own photography. Here’s one of them.
Someone in my neighborhood really getting into the medieval post-pandemic danse macabre, 2023 version.
October 22, 2023 at 4:29 PM
Someone in my neighborhood really getting into the medieval post-pandemic danse macabre, 2023 version.